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BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty rushes to support co-star after health update - dailystar.co.uk
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BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty rushes to support co-star after health update
BBC Breakfast star Naga Munchetty rushed to support one of her colleagues as she shared a health update.News reporter Sally Bundock has appeared on BBC Breakfast before, along with her regular presenting stint on BBC One programme The Briefing.But the star has been forced to take a period off work to recover from a gruelling knee operation, which has a recovery period of around six weeks.The operation was set to repair her ACL, MCL and meniscus, with Sally in a knee brace to help support the healing joint.Taking to Twitter, Sally shared a snap of her injured leg with the caption: "Recovery: week 6 almost done."I'm seeing the consultant tomorrow and hoping I can downgrade from this strict knee brace and return to work on Monday #fingerscrossed."The hefty brace featured black padding and metal ribs to keep the joint in place, while Sally has also been using a pair of crutches to get around.Naga rushed to comment on her pal's post in support, writing: "OOH - Fingers crossed Sal xx."Her BBC replacement Victoria Fritz added: "You have been missed Sally! Xx."To which Sally replied: "Thank you and thank you for doing such a marvellous job #liveatfive. So many early mornings."And, true to her word, Sally did return to work on Wednesday (June 15), albeit sitting down to ease the pressure on her knee.The star tweeted from BBC studios: "It’s lovely to be back and it’s busy as usual!! A lot to catch up on."Sally went on to quip that she's struggling to get into her work outfits at the moment, tweeting: "This popped up in my memories from 1 [year] ago.
Alex George - Royal Ascot - Merlin Griffiths - First Dates Merlin Griffiths gives health update after huge operation amid cancer battle - dailystar.co.uk - Britain
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First Dates Merlin Griffiths gives health update after huge operation amid cancer battle
First Dates star Merlin Griffiths has given a health update two months after having a major operation amid his bowel cancer battle.The 47-year-old revealed he's "doing well" after having the tumour removed back in April.Merlin was diagnosed with bowel cancer in September last year after suffering from pain in his stomach for three months beforehand.He initially thought the pain was caused by a car accident that happened when he was 20.However, after further investigation, the doctors discovered a 4.5cm Stage three tumour.In April Merlin had a major operation to get the tumour removed and has since said he's doing well, reports The Sun.He also praised the NHS for saving his life and said his First Date co-stars, such as Fred Siriex and Cici Coleman, are "like family".Focusing on his health going forward, the barman has teamed up with Harrogate Spring Water and has helped launch Royal Ascot's first ever reduced and no alcohol bar.The bar is part of an initiative which will encourage mindful drinking with Love Island star and UK Youth Mental Health Ambassador Dr Alex George also involved.The TV star will be creating his exclusive non-alcohol cocktail, called the "Jubilee Spritz", for people going to Royal Ascot to enjoy at the bar.In the drink, he's mixed Harrogate Sparkling Water with touches of lavender combined with aromatic CleanCo G 0% botanical spirit.The mocktail is then complemented with a touch of fresh lemon juice for a refreshing taste for racegoers to enjoy.Speaking about working with Harrogate Spring Water and their first-ever reduced and no alcohol bar at Royal Ascot, he said mindful drinking makes "a lot of sense".Merlin commented: "I'm glad to see someone like Harrogate Spring Water is really taking this on
Lucy Pargeter - Emmerdale's Al star swipes at BBC as he brands ITV 'poster child for Covid rules' - dailystar.co.uk
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Emmerdale's Al star swipes at BBC as he brands ITV 'poster child for Covid rules'
Emmerdale star Michael Wildman, best known for his role as Al Chapman in the ITV Dales, has taken a subtle swipe at rival channel BBC.He branded ITV the "poster channel" for Covid social distancing rules in a veiled jab at rival soaps like EastEnders.Despite his swipe, all three major soaps used distancing measures in their filming, with crew members substituting tennis balls on sticks for mouths in racy kissing scenes and employing various other camera tricks.Soap fans in particular poked fun at Tyrone's 'kiss' with Alina on the Corrie cobbles, with regular extras Alex Mulvaney and his wife Hannah stepping in as substitute stars - not too successfully.But now social distancing has been scrapped, actors can get back to some serious snogging, which Chas star Lucy Pargeter admitted was "very weird".Speaking exclusively to Daily Star and other press, she admitted of the upcoming scenes - which see Chas and Al share a snog after consoling each other about their woes: "It was very weird. "Instead of people saying, 'You can’t stand next to them, you can’t touch them, you’re too close, you’re a metre away - don’t go any closer!', now they’re saying, 'Can you just stand there literally lip to lip, and we’ll just line up the cameras?'"It’s very strange going back the other way now."Michael then agreed: "Absolutely, it was incredibly weird.
Alison Hammond - Shaun Ryder - Gogglebox's Shaun Ryder issues health update after taking 'more pills than in 1988' - dailystar.co.uk
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Gogglebox's Shaun Ryder issues health update after taking 'more pills than in 1988'
Shaun Ryder has revealed he is on more pills now than he was during his party days.Shaun exclusively shared a health update with the Daily Star and shared the effects of his insufficient thyroid.The singer said: "It's because I don't have a thyroid, mine was underactive which makes you fat and bald but once that goes then everything starts to grate down and you have to take lots of tablets."And I don't produce testosterone now so I'm on more pills now than I was in 1988."The Celebrity Gogglebox star also opened up about why he can't stand This Morning's Alison Hammond.Shaun reckons he "detests" Alison and has done since first clashing with her on ITV's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!Earlier this year, Shaun and Allison also allegedly erupted behind the scenes of Dancing On Ice.The pair were both sitting in the audience supporting their pals on the show when they butted heads.When asked if they've spoken since then, Shaun exclusively told us: "No, no, she doesn't like me and I detest her that's allowed we don't like each other."You know when two people just clash, she was in the jungle with me 12 years ago and you know when two people meet and you instantly know you just don't get on, and we don't, but we can't all get on."But would Shaun compete in the ITV skating show?He replied: "Noway, Dancing On Ice is too dangerous, I cant do that I've got two f***ing false hips." Shaun, 59, also opened up about his thoughts on the royals, in particular Prince Harry and The Duchess of Sussex.
Molly-Mae Hague - Tommy Fury - Mae Hague - Molly-Mae Hague says sex life with Tommy Fury was ‘non-existent’ during health battle - dailystar.co.uk - county Island - city Hague - county Love
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Molly-Mae Hague says sex life with Tommy Fury was ‘non-existent’ during health battle
Molly-Mae Hague has spoken out about the way her battle with endometriosis impacted her sex life with her boyfriend Tommy Fury.The pair met on Love Island in 2019 and finished as the seasons runners up.Molly Mae has previously spoken out about her struggles with endometriosis, a condition that effects 10 of the female population.Endometriosis is a condition that causes the uterus lining to grow in other places in the body, including the ovaries and fallopian tubes.In severe cases, painful ovarian cysts and adhesions – "sticky" areas of endometriosis tissue that can join organs together – can develop.In her new book, Becoming Molly Mae, she wrote about how it impacted her relationship with Tommy: "Before I was with Tommy, I wasn’t really having sex, so I didn’t really think there were any problems other than my period pains." She then added: "I was suffering horrendous pain – literally feeling like I’d been stabbed in the stomach – just awful. "And it was causing me so many issues."Big TMI!" Molly-Mae then joked, before sharing: "But my sex life just became non-existent: it was just not part of our relationship."Having undergone surgery for the condition last year and shown off her scars from the procedure, the influencer and PrettyLittleThing Creative director said that her symptoms were so painful she felt like she’d "been hit by a car"."Mine have definitely worsened over the years, I cannot explain the levels of pain I have experienced."I have actually nearly called myself an ambulance on multiple occasions because of the level of pain that I was in."In the same video Molly-Mae explain how sex is "still painful" for her.
Matthew Wolfenden - David Metcalfe - Isabel Hodgins - Victoria Sugden - Emmerdale real-life controversies - race row, £30k bill and 'alarming' Covid cases - dailystar.co.uk - county Dale
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Emmerdale real-life controversies - race row, £30k bill and 'alarming' Covid cases
Emmerdale is known for its fair share of onscreen drama.The ITV soap will celebrate its 40th anniversary later this year, with a number of dramatic storylines set to reach their crescendos.While there have been many upsets and scandals onscreen, incidences of real life drama have also been known to brew up in the Dales.From a recent race row which led one actor to allegedly quit and another two actors to be temporarily suspended, to a £30,000 restoration payment and an 'alarming' Covid-testing scandal, Daily Star investigates the biggest real life scandals to emerge from Emmerdale across its 40-year history.Earlier this year, Ellis Chapman actor Aaron Anthony left Emmerdale after three years amid an alleged incidence of racism on-set.The actor's final scenes aired in February.It was reported that Aaron had quit the soap after an investigation was launched into claims two of his co-stars had mimicked 'the accent of a mixed-raced actress' while filming a big on-location stunt.In December, a source told the Sun: "Aaron has been very vocal in his opinions about the allegations and about the way in which the enquiries have been handled by the bosses."He now feels his position on the show is untenable."The actors investigated for the claims were Isabel Hodgins and Matthew Wolfenden.After a three-month absence from filming, in which the investigation concluded the alleged remarks had been "misheard" and no formal action would be taken against them, the duo returned to Emmerdale in January.Their characters Victoria Sugden and David Metcalfe have since featured in a number of big storylines, including a recent engagement fail.In 2012, Emmerdale fan favourite John Barton (James Thornton) was memorably killed off in a gut-wrenching
Idris Elba - Selena Gomez - Danny Jones - Alexandra Burke - Emma Weymouth - Pixie Lott finally getting married to Oliver Cheshire after pandemic delays - dailystar.co.uk - Britain
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Pixie Lott finally getting married to Oliver Cheshire after pandemic delays
The Voice star and her hunky other half have been forced to move their wedding date a number of times due to the Covid pandemic, but will tie the knot today at Ely Cathedral.Pixie, 31, enjoyed one final party on Sunday before her big day, after she and Oliver got engaged at St Paul's Cathedral.Getting into the bridal spirit, the beauty slipped into a white jumpsuit as she declared it her "last night as Miss Lott".Guests began arriving at Ely Cathedral in Cambridgeshire in their finery, with many shielding themselves from the rain with umbrellas.Pixie's The Voice co-star Danny Jones, of McFly fame, was among the first to arrive, as were the likes of former Strictly star Emma Weymouth and Idris Elba's wife Sabrina.Former TOWIE star Tom Pearce was also among the attendees who made their way into the venue for the special event.Oliver looked dapper as he headed inside the cathedral, wearing a black-tie suit and white rose buttonhole with his groomsmen.Pixie – real name Victoria Louise Lott – has been in a relationship with Oliver for more than 10 years, since 2010.They took things to the next level in November 2016 after Oliver popped the question.Pixie burst onto the music scene in 2009 with her debut single Mama Do, but she'd already been working behind the scenes as a songwriter for acts such as Alexandra Burke and Selena Gomez.Since then, she has released three studio albums – Turn It Up in 2009, Young Foolish Happy in 2011, and the self-titled Pixie Lott in 2014.Turn It Up peaked at No6 in the UK charts, Young Foolish Happy hit No18, and Pixie Lott hit No15.Despite charting higher than her second album, it sold far fewer copies and dropped to No94 in its second week, with just 934 copies sold.Pixie is also known for her
Vladimir Putin - Russian accused of killing Alexander Litvinenko reportedly dies from Covid-19 - dailystar.co.uk - Britain - Russia - city Moscow
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Russian accused of killing Alexander Litvinenko reportedly dies from Covid-19
London has died of Covid-19 in Moscow, according to reports.Dmitri Kovtun was one of two men who a UK inquiry ruled had poisoned Litvinenko’s tea with a rare radioactive substance back in 2006.Reports from state-owned Russian news agency Tass said Kovtun contracted coronavirus before dying in a Moscow hospital.Kovtun, along with Andrei Lugovoi, was accused of being behind Litvinenko’s assassination 16 years ago at the Millennium Hotel in Mayfair.Reports said Tass cited Lugovoi, now a member of Russia’s parliament, as saying that he was mourning the death of a “close and faithful friend”.A British public inquiry concluded in 2016 that the killing of the outspoken critic of Vladimir Putin, who died after drinking tea laced with radioactive polonium-210, had “probably” been carried out with the approval of the Russian president.The inquiry found the two Russian men had deliberately poisoned Litvinenko by putting the radioactive substance into his drink at the central London hotel, leading to an agonising death.The European Court of Human Rights also ruled last year, following a case brought by the deceased’s widow, Marina Litvinenko, that Russia was responsible for his killing.Russia has always denied any involvement in the death and had refused to comply with international arrest warrants issued for Kovtun and Lugovoi.
Louise Redknapp - Martine Deveraux - Hollyoaks' Kéllé Bryan's life explored - pop fame, health battle and soap exit - dailystar.co.uk - Britain
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Hollyoaks' Kéllé Bryan's life explored - pop fame, health battle and soap exit
Hollyoaks star Kéllé Bryan has become one of the most recognisable faces on British television.The singer and television star shot to fame back in the early 90s as a member of R&B girl group Eternal alongside her former classmate and fellow celebrity Louise Redknapp.However, the 47-year-old star is a lady of many talents and she's since gone on to enjoy a wide-ranging career in the world of showbiz - taking on major acting roles and presenting jobs.The talented actress joined the cast of Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks in September 2018, where she has been playing the role Martine Deveraux.Fans will also know Kéllé as a regular panelist putting the world to rights on ITV's chat show Loose Women - since joining the show in May 2019.The actress announced on Friday (June 3) that she's quit Hollyoaks and that her final scenes will play out in upcoming scenes.Kéllé got upset as she shared her news live on Loose Women and she admitted that she'd been "keeping it a secret for so long".As Martine leaves the village for good,Born in Plaistow, Greater London, young Kéllé joined Italia Conti Academy stage school at the age of 11 - where she trained in performing arts and qualified as a dance teacher.It was here that she met her future bandmate Louise Redknapp - known as Louise Nurding at the time - whom she would eventually form British R&B girl group Eternal with.Kéllé and Louise went on to form the band with Easther Bennett and her older sister Vernie in 1992 - and the group would soon enjoy huge success, selling over 10million records worldwide.In fact, Louise had invited Kéllé into the band after joining the record label EMI and being initially recruited by the sisters.The band released their debut single, Stay, in 1993, and the song
Inside Ronnie Wood's health battle - cancer diagnosis and 'making everyday precious' - dailystar.co.uk - Britain
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Inside Ronnie Wood's health battle - cancer diagnosis and 'making everyday precious'
Rolling Stones icon Ronnie Wood has spoken openly about his health in recent years - including battling cancer twice since 2017.The star was diagnosed with cancer for a second time during lockdown in 2020, with Ronnie admitting that it has taken "a lot of fighting, a lot of stamina" as he fought the disease.However, he has since revealed that he has been given the all-clear - as he prepares to embark on a tour with his Rolling Stones band mates across Europe - including several dates in the UK.As Ronnie turns 75 years old today (June 1, 2022), Daily Star takes a look at his health battles - and how he is planning to "make everyday precious".In 2017, Ronnie Wood revealed that he has been diagnosed with lung cancer.Macmillan Cancer Support explains that lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK, with around 47,000 people diagnosed with it each year.The star attributed to his 50 years of smoking "25-30 cigarettes a day," and told The Express that at the time he dedicated "time to say goodbye" to loved ones, admitting that the disease "could have been curtains" for him.Following his diagnosis, Ronnie underwent an extensive procedure, which involved a five hour operation to remove part of his lung.One year later, the rock icon received the news that the surgery had been a success and that he was a cancer free.However in 2021, Ronnie opened up about battling cancer for a second time in five years, after he was diagnosed with small-cell cancer during lockdown.Small-cell cancer commonly arises in the lung but can affect areas such as the prostate, pancreas, bladder or lymph nodes.Macmillan Cancer Support explains that small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) makes up around 15 percent of all lung cancers, with non-small cell
What colour of your period blood says about your health – and when to see a doctor - dailystar.co.uk
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What colour of your period blood says about your health – and when to see a doctor
period shows up it usually brings a whole host of not-so-fun things with it, including cramps, bloating, fatigue and cravings.But there is a silver lining to what is often the worst time of the month; your period can actually provide you with some very important insights into your health.For example, irregular periods can be a sign of polycystic ovary syndrome, hormone imbalances or thyroid problems, while no period at all might have you reaching for a pregnancy test.Another part of your period that can tell you about your overall health is the colour of your blood.It’s normal for menstrual blood to change from day to day throughout your period, but it’s still important to keep an eye out for any unusual changes.Here’s everything you need to know about what the colour of your period blood says about your health.While bright red blood can be scary to see, there is nothing to be alarmed about.Bright red blood is just fresh blood that indicates a steady flow.You’ll usually get bright red blood at the start of your period during the days when you have your heaviest flow, as this is when the blood is new.Brown blood is quite common to see during your period and is usually just a sign of old blood that has lost its red colour because it has oxidised.Brown blood can come at the start of your period because there may be blood left over from your last period.
Kat Slater - Ian Beale - Peggy Mitchell - EastEnders most complained about moments - sick grooming plot, swearing and Covid row - dailystar.co.uk
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EastEnders most complained about moments - sick grooming plot, swearing and Covid row
EastEnders has been keeping the nation entertained since 1985.Across three decades we've grown to know and love the residents of Albert Square past and present from Ian Beale and Kat Slater to the late Peggy Mitchell and Dot Cotton.Although they provide some light-hearted entertainment, the soap also covers a range of sensitive topics from sexual abuse, bullying, eating disorders, racism and homophobia.However, not every single storyline has been well-received by viewers at home and some have even resulted in getting thousands of complaints.We're taking a look back at some of EastEnders' most complained about storylines and episodes.One of the most controversial storylines that EastEnders has ever had was in 2011.The plot saw the character Ronnie Branning swap her baby, who sadly died, for the newborn son of Kat Moon.After watching the story unfold, viewers quickly rushed to Ofcom and the soap was hit was 13,400 complaints.This was one of the show's most complained about plots across its entire history as many slammed the “distressing” scenes.People said that the scenes were an "inaccurate, insensitive and sensationalised portrayal" of cot death.However, Ofcom said the soap was not in breach of the rules when you considered the full context of the four-month storyline.In the end, the plot concluded when the baby was given back to his birth mother and Ronnie was put in prison for child abduction.An anti-vaccination row in EastEnders recently became the most complained about moment on the soap in 10 years.During an episode, which aired on March 22, viewers saw a conversation take place between Patrick Trueman, Suki Panesar and Karen Taylor.After Patrick revealed he had his second Covid vaccination, Suki replied she was due
Chinese funeral home forced to give 'disrespectful' Covid tests to dead people - dailystar.co.uk - China - Britain - city Shenzhen
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Chinese funeral home forced to give 'disrespectful' Covid tests to dead people
China's attempts to remove all traces of Covid from the country have now taken a strange twist.A new edict from officials has been given to funeral homes, and it demands that they test the dead for the virus which is still ravaging the country.The government-backed Shenzhen Funeral Home was given the order last week, after case numbers in the city continued to be reported.Across the entire country, new cases discovered were reported to be 6,392 yesterday (May 28), with around 64,488 active cases across the entire country.Since the pandemic began, China has had more than 1.2 million cases – but only 5,226 deaths.This hasn't stopped the Chinese government from pushing ahead with its “zero Covid” policy, which is something Labour's Richard Burgon pushed for in the UK throughout the pandemic.And now a funeral home in Shenzhen has been told to test the dead for Covid.The hope is, is that anyone who tests positive will be isolated so that mourners won't catch Covid at open-casket funerals.The edict was shown to website Sixth Tone, who said: “An operator at Shenzhen’s city service hotline said they were unable to locate official documents and policies requiring a nucleic acid test of the deceased.“Shenzhen has made negative results from the past 72 hours mandatory to access public transport and crowded spaces since early April.“Such requirements sometimes resulted in tragedies for those in urgent need of medical treatment during the lockdown in other cities.”The testing of the dead policy was slammed by some online locally as “ethically and emotionally unacceptable”, while being criticised for showing “little respect to the dead”.One user on Chinese social media site Weibo wrote: “I’m not sure if I would have to wear a mask for
Rylan Clark - Rylan Clark confirms return to Celebrity Gogglebox after mum's ill health - dailystar.co.uk
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Rylan Clark confirms return to Celebrity Gogglebox after mum's ill health
Rylan Clark has announced he's finally returning to Celebrity Gogglebox - and his mum Linda will join him on the TV sofa.Rylan and his beloved mum Linda became fan favourites on the Channel 4 telly-watching show, but the pair were forced to miss out on the last series as Linda suffered ill health.The Radio 2 star, 33, had previously revealed they were unlikely to star in the last series as his mum was battling Crohn's disease.However, fans will be delighted to see the mother-son duo back on their screens, where they're sure to throw more banter at eachother.Rylan took to Twitter to confirm his return on Wednesday (May 25) - excitedly telling fans: "We're back x"The singer shared a sweet press snap which showed him grinning as he sat on the sofa next to Linda - alongside the return date, which has been confirmed as June 10.Rylan's fans were delighted with the broadcaster's announcement, so many of them rushed to send him supportive messages.One said: "Happy days! Your mum is a Legend! My mum loves your mum."Another wrote: "I can’t wait!!! Gogglebox isn’t the same without you both."A third agreed: "Can't wait will be watching Rylan x", whilst a fourth added: "Yes!!! This is the best news!!"Rylan first joined Celebrity Gogglebox back in 2019, but he explained it was unlikely he would have rejoined last year as his mum was struggling with Crohn's.In 2020, he told the Mirror: "It'll be a year away now, we were really lucky to be part of the first one and the second one.
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